Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Audi A5 Coupe Vehicles. The Affected Vehicles Were Built With Head Curtain Air Bag Assemblies That May Not Unfold Properly. As Such, These Vehicle Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 226, “EjeCTIon Mitigation.”
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A5
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
17V822000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Side/Window
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Head Curtain Air Bag, If The Air Bag Does Not Deploy Properly, The Vehicle Occupants Have An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Audi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Modify The Head Curtain Air BAGS So That They Deploy Properly, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 18, 2018. Owners May Contact Audi Customer Service At 11-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 69T7.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20161117
End Of Manufacture
20171214
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8037
Date Owners Notified
20180118
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20171220
Make Campaign Number
69T7
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
226